|
|
|
 |
|
|
HOME
＞PROGRAM ＞ Tour Program |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
..▣ May.18~22, 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OP-01. Into the Korean Culture
May 18/19/20, 2008 | 09:00~12:30 | KRW 34,000/min. 20 persons
Gyongbok Palace-National Folk Museum-Blue House- Chogyesa Temple-Insadong Antique Shop’s Alley- Chunggaecun Stream
In the Gyeongbok Palace, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond still remain. Woldae and sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent the past sculpture art which was the trend back then. The National Palace Museum of Korea is located south of Heungnyemun Gate, and the National Folk Museum is located east within Hyangwonjeong.
Insadong has been at the heart of nation’s capital for 600 years and it has been the center of culture during the Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910). This is where the Ministry of Art was once situated. Over forty percent of the nation’s antique stores are in Insadong. It sells more valuable antiques compared to other art streets in Korea.
|
|
|
|
OP-2. Temple Stay | May 19, 2008
Time: To Be Announced | KRW 16,000(for one & half hours) or KRW 29,000 (for 3 hours)/min. 20 persons
Bongeunsa Buddhism Temple: walking tour(1 hour 30 min) or with Tea Manner Lesson(3 hours)
Bongeunsa Temple, once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, is located to the north of COEX building, and was constructed in the 10th year of Shilla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple at the east of King Seongjong’s royal mausoleum and renamed the temple as Bongeunsa.
|
|
|
|
OP-3. Shopping in Seoul by Subway & on foot
May 20/21, 2008 | Any 5 hours | KRW 28,000(including 1 lunch)/person min. 20 persons
Dongdaemun Market: Excluding meal
Dongdaemun Market is Korea’s representative wholesale and retail market. It has established itself as the shopping kingdom of Seoul with about 20 shopping malls, 30,000 stores, and around 50,000 wholesalers. It is especially famous for night shopping. Not to mention retail sellers from all over the nation, but foreign visitors from all parts of the world form the hordes of people that come here at nights
|
|
|
|
OP-4. Experience Korean Traditional Culture
May 18, 2008 | 13:00 ~17:00 | KRW 45,000(excluding lunch)/min. 20 persons
Korean Folk Village: excluding meal
In the Korean Folk Village, where the customs and lifestyles of the past generations have been carefully preserved, various lifestyles prevalent during the Joseon Dynasty can be seen. Visitors can experience the natural atmosphere with over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty, including various household goods from different regions.
|
|
|
|
OP-5. Demilitarized Zone(DMZ) Tour
May 21, 2008 | 08:00~14:00 | KRW 46,000(including one lunch)/min. 20 persons
Imjingak-The Bridge of the Freedom-The 3rd Tunnel-Dora Observatory-Insam(Ginseng) Center-Namdaemun Market
DMZ tourist sites have been created to quench peoples’ curiosity on this unique area where tension and peace coincide. After the Korean War (June 25, 1950), South Korea and North Korea negotiated and then designated the DMZ [demilitarized zone] 2km away from the truce line on each side of the border. Namdaemun Market, located in the very center of Seoul, is the biggest traditional market in Korea selling clothing, daily goods, kitchenware and local and imported products. Most shops have their own factories and make the products themselves offering both wholesale and retail prices which enables visitors to purchase various shopping items at an extremely inexpensive price.
|
|
|
|
OP-6. Temple Stay & Seoul Walking Tour | May 20, 2008
Time: To Be Announced | KRW 40,000(including one lunch)/person min. 20 persons
Jogyesa(Tea-Making Experience)- Insadong Antique Shop’s Alley -Chenggyecheon Stream
Jogyesa Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. From the busy streets of Jongno, follow the road towards Anguk Subway Station, and you will see Jogyesa Temple. The first thing you will notice at the temple is the lovely trees. These locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, the main temple building, are about 500 years old. Cheonggyecheon Stream offers many beautiful sights to see and enjoy:
The grand fountain, located in Cheonggye Plaza, Dapgyonori on the Gwangtong Bridge - a ritual of crossing the bridge on the first full moon of the new year to ensure that for one year, the one who crosses will not have any leg ailments. A cultural wall painting by 5 local artists
|
 |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
